Sr. Associate Business Performance

Amgen Inc. (IR); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock-based incentives

Flexible work models

Annual bonus program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Amgen Inc. (IR) seeks a Sr. Associate Business Performance to support project financial management for technology and data initiatives. You will partner with Project Managers to develop budgets, forecast costs, analyze variances, and monitor project performance.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with experience in cost control, scheduling, and risk management. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and flexible work options where possible.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with required experience in project controls, cost management, scheduling, or project finance.
• Biotech/pharma or manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Strong skills in project planning, scheduling, cost management and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor commitments, expenditures and project spending.
• Review contractor and vendor invoices for accuracy.
• Lead monthly cost reviews and variance analysis.
• Support capital funding requests and financial approvals.
• Process accruals, reclassifications and financial adjustments.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and analyze schedule performance.
• Assess cost and schedule impacts of project changes.
• Prepare project controls reports on cost, schedule, risks and performance.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Finance, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Risk identification

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years project controls experience

Associate’s degree + 6 years project controls experience

High school diploma/GED + 8 years project controls experience

Tools

Anaplan

Primavera P6

MS Project

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Career Category Corporate Services Job Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Sr. Associate Business Performance

What you will do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The Senior Associate Business Performance professional will support project financial management for technology and data initiatives. This role partners closely with Project Managers to develop budgets, forecast costs, analyze variances, and monitor project performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Management & Financial Controls
  • Develop and maintain project budgets and forecasts.
  • Monitor commitments, expenditures, and project spending.
  • Review contractor and vendor invoices for accuracy.
  • Lead monthly cost reviews and variance analysis.
  • Support capital funding requests and financial approvals.
  • Process accruals, reclassifications, and financial adjustments.
• Schedule Management
  • Develop and maintain project schedules using approved scheduling tools.
  • Analyze schedule performance, milestones, critical paths, and risks.
  • Validate contractor schedules and identify potential delays.
  • Support schedule recovery planning when required.
• Risk & Change Management
  • Maintain project risk registers.
  • Assess cost and schedule impacts of project changes.
  • Ensure approved changes are accurately reflected in forecasts and reports.
• Reporting & Governance
  • Prepare project controls reports covering cost, schedule, risks, and performance.
  • Provide actionable insights and recommendations to project leadership.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate project governance standards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Partner with Project Managers, Finance teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Support communication and reporting across project teams.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree OR Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in project controls, cost management, scheduling, or project finance OR Associate’s degree and 6 years of experience in project controls, cost management, scheduling, or project finance OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of experience in project controls, cost management, scheduling, or project finance

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Anaplan, Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP, Power BI, and Excel.
• Experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, cost management, and risk management.

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Influencing and stakeholder management capabilities. Strategic thinking and proactive risk identification.

What you can expect of us

From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan Stock-based long-term incentives Award-winning time-off plans Flexible work models where possible.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include: A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan Stock-based long-term incentives Award-winning time-off plans Flexible work models where possible.

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Application deadline Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed. As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

. Salary Range 85,272.85USD -115,369.15 USD

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

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